Why does long wait times for getting SSI/SSDI?
Due to the number of people that are applying for disability benefits and the time it takes to process your application, there is usually a long delay between your disability application date and approval date. And for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there is five-month waiting period, so you are only eligible to receive back pay for any delay beyond the waiting period (see "When Payments Will Begin," below, for further information).
How much money does SSDI pay per month?
- 90% of the first $996 of average indexed monthly earnings
- 32% of the average indexed monthly earnings over $996 through $6,002, and
- 15% of the average indexed monthly earnings over $6,002.
When should I get lawyer for SSDI?
The SSA will also ask you:
- Whether your medical condition caused you to cease working at your previous job
- If you had to reduce hours before leaving work altogether
- Whether your employer had to provide special help in order for you to complete your routine job tasks
How long can person stay on SSDI?
When multiple spells are accounted for, the projected mean total preretire- ment-age SSI disability stay almost doubles to 10.5 years for all awardees and increases to 26.7 years for children.
How fast can SSDI be approved?
Generally, it takes about 3 to 5 months to get a decision. However, the exact time depends on how long it takes to get your medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision.
How long does it take to get your first SSDI check?
Generally, if your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is approved, you must wait five months before you can receive your first SSDI benefit payment. This means you would receive your first payment in the sixth full month after the date we find that your disability began.
How much back pay will I get from SSDI?
In this case, you would receive 5 months of SSDI back pay. The standard 5-month waiting period for SSDI payments begins at the Established Onset Date, or the date of your SSDI application. But then, for whatever reason, you had to wait an additional 5 months for your application to get approved by the SSA.
What is the next step after being approved for SSDI?
After receiving Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for 24 months, you will become eligible for Medicare. Prior to being eligible for Medicare when receiving SSDI, you may be eligible for COBRA health insurance through a former employer.
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